Lists

2016 saw a ton of amazing records being released. While I am sure I have missed a few (I can think of a couple right off the top of my head that I have not heard yet) here are my favorites of the year ranked in order. You can view the rest of the list here.

25. Matt Harlan and Rachel Jones : In the Dark

Berkalin Records

Favorite Track : “Warm November”

24. Eric Brace and Peter Cooper : C&O Canal

Red Beet Records

Favorite Track : “John Wilkes Booth”

23. Chelle Rose : Blue Ridge Blood

Lil’ Damsel Records

Favorite Track : “Paintsville Table”

22. Lincoln Durham : Revelations of a Mind Unraveling

Droog Records

Favorite Track : “Creeper”

21. St Paul and The Broken Bones : Sea of Noise

Independent

Favorite Track : “All I Ever Wonder

20. A Tribe Called Quest : We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service

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